Mission Architect; Remote Sensing - Millennium Space Systems

Mission Architect (Remote Sensing) – Millennium Space Systems

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Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close‑knit team working on exciting technological problems and have ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence.

As a Mission Architect, you will be an OPIR Subject Matter Expert (SME), overseeing mission architecture and spacecraft/constellation design across one or more programs. You will oversee all aspects of designing, developing, and fielding Remote Sensing (RS) space segments, including integration with ground and user segments. You will design and develop modeling and simulation tools and methods to validate mission scenarios and assess end‑to‑end system performance against Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).

You will be responsible for assessing sensor design, development, and performance, conducting solution trades, and decomposing requirements for payload and algorithm vendors. You will be integral to writing proposals, requirements definition, system design, integration & test, and on‑orbit operations.

• Define architecture and system requirements for OPIR missions
• Lead modeling and simulation efforts to assess system performance
• Develop CONOPS at the spacecraft, constellation, and mission level
• Architect and implement Mission Data Processing (MDP) algorithms (onboard and ground‑based)
• Oversee mission level budgets and KPPs (e.g. LOS knowledge, jitter/smear, optical transmission, latency)
• Ensure space system (including EO/IR payloads and bus components) meets mission level requirements

• 12+ years of experience in the design, development, delivery, and operation of space‑based remote sensing missions
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or computer science
• Subject Matter Expertise in earth‑observing EO/IR missions
• Expertise in development of mission modeling and simulation tools to assess sensing mission performance
• Expertise in the design and performance of EO/IR sensors
• Possess active SECRET clearance

• 20+ years of experience in the design, development, delivery, and operation of space‑based OPIR missions
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams
• Experience with missile warning, tracking, and defense missions across domains (air, ground, space, user, etc.)
• Experience with modeling and simulation of constellation performance
• Possess active TS/SCI clearance

Millennium is a Drug‑Free Workplace (DFW) and will conduct drug testing for qualified applicants and employees as per company policies.

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan. Summary Pay Range – Level 6: $187,850 – $276,250.

Location:

This position requires the candidate to work on‑site at one of the listed locations. Applicants must be U.S. Persons for export control compliance.

Security Clearance:
Requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance. U.S. Citizens required.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 31, 2026
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Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.